Describe the outer covering of the liver

A) It is covered by a delicate serous membrane filled peritoneal fluid.
B) It is covered by a thick layer of adipose tissue.
C) It is covered by ligaments that suspend the liver.
D) It is covered by a layer of visceral peritoneum and wrapped in a tough fibrous capsule.
E) It is covered by thick stratified squamous epithelial tissue for protection.


Answer: D

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